Essex County College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	15%

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Essex County College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Essex County College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Essex County College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Essex County College is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at Essex County College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,966

Cost of attendance at Essex County College in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

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New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,966

Cost of attendance at Essex County College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Essex County College received on average $6,493 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,493

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	460	68%	$4,942	$2,273,117
Other Federal Grant	611	90%	$4,996	$3,052,474
State Grant/Scholarships	324	48%	$2,553	$827,310
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	23	3%	$3,815	$87,739
Total Grant & Scholarships	611	90%	$6,493	$3,967,523

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Essex County College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Essex County College students is 14.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.8%.

14.6%

asian 17.4% 4 students
African American 11.4% 60 students
white 14.8% 13 students
unknown 18.2% 10 students
hispanic 12.3% 34 students
International Students 29.7% 41 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Essex County College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Essex County College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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